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AMAZING

Tough Guy

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Jul 14, 2006
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I went into bas pro shop a couple days ago and asked if I could use them as an FFL.I said I wanted to buy a stripped lower for a ar15. They didn't have a clue as to what I was talking about. I thought that was purty strange considering they sell firearms but didn't seem to know what a FFL was.
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I had a lower sent to a local sporting goods shop for the transfer. When I went to pick it up the guy just handed it to me and said have a nice day. Of course I said I need to do a transfer on this because it is considered a firearm. The guy told me "no you don't have to do a transfer on gun parts". I explained to him again how it was a firearm and he still didn't get it. I eventually told him to go get his supervisor and even then I had to explain it to him. I got it done but was amazed at how ignorant the guys behind the counter with the guns were.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Knife</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had a lower sent to a local sporting goods shop for the transfer. When I went to pick it up the guy just handed it to me and said have a nice day. Of course I said I need to do a transfer on this because it is considered a firearm. The guy told me "no you don't have to do a transfer on gun parts". I explained to him again how it was a firearm and he still didn't get it. I eventually told him to go get his supervisor and even then I had to explain it to him. I got it done but was amazed at how ignorant the guys behind the counter with the guns were. </div></div>

Well you know it's not THEIR license on the line.... just their bosses! They could care less. I have heard and seen a lot of stupidity come out of some gun shops. Some people just don't have a clue.
 
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I don't know if it's more of not caring or lack of training. I think most of the big box stores are just concerned about filling a position more than making sure that person is qualified to do said position.
 
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I went to a local shop to see if they would accept my FFL transfer and was told no because they have the same gun on their shelf...
 
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can you blame them? maybe it costs 50 bucks more, but it's going into the pocket of a local business. I get your vibe, but they have a valid point too.
 
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The person in charge told me to leave my name and number and she would check it out and get back to me. Never heard another word...
 
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I work in dicks sporting goods in the lodge. And im 20 and i know more about guns then all of my staff which are around 40-50 and have been shooting since they were little. Not to mention i own twice as much guns as them.